Ignition Casino Review

Ignition launched in 2016 and is aimed squarely at players in the United States. It combines an online casino with one of the busiest US-facing poker rooms, and it rewards Bitcoin deposits with larger bonuses.

Ignition operates offshore, and its licensing details are not clearly recorded in our data. Before you sign up, check the licence information in the site footer. Offshore operators give players fewer protections than regulated markets.

Ignition has offered two welcome bonuses: a larger casino-and-poker bonus for a first Bitcoin deposit and a smaller one for a first card deposit, split between casino and poker. Part of each bonus is unlocked by playing poker. Current offers are listed on this page.

Other promotions include a match bonus on Bitcoin deposits, refer-a-friend rewards and Ignition Miles, earned on casino and poker play and exchanged for cash bonuses.

The casino offers slots, table games, video poker and specialty games. The main draw for many players is the poker room, with cash games and tournaments.

Payment options are limited mainly to Bitcoin and other cryptocurrencies, plus Visa and Mastercard for deposits. Crypto withdrawals are usually the fastest; other methods can take up to around ten days.

Ignition works in mobile browsers, including the poker room.

Support is offered via live chat and email.

Ignition suits US-based players who want casino and poker in one place and are comfortable using Bitcoin. It is not for UK players.

Ignition is licensed in an offshore jurisdiction, not by the UK Gambling Commission. That means it is not authorised to offer gambling to players in Great Britain, and UK players do not get UK protections such as GAMSTOP, strict affordability checks or the UK’s complaint and dispute rules.

If you live in the UK, choose a UKGC-licensed casino instead – see our best UK casinos. If you live elsewhere, check that online casino play is legal where you are before you sign up.

Signing up at Ignition is quick, but verification usually happens later than at UK-licensed sites:

1. Click Sign up and enter your email, a password, your name, date of birth and address.
2. Choose your currency – including crypto, where available – and enter a bonus code if the offer requires one.
3. Make your first deposit.
4. Before your first withdrawal, expect to upload ID, proof of address and sometimes proof of payment. Doing this early avoids long delays when you want to cash out.

Example: a $500 casino bonus with 25x wagering requires $12,500 of bets. The poker part is released separately as you play poker.

Offers change regularly, so always check the current terms on the casino site before you deposit.

Casinos without a UK licence are not part of the UK’s GAMSTOP scheme, so the tools available depend on the operator and its regulator. At Ignition, ask support to set deposit limits or to close or self-exclude your account if you need a break. You can also use blocking software on your devices and your bank’s gambling block.

Free, confidential help is available wherever you are – for example Gambling Help Online in Australia (1800 858 858) or the National Gambling Helpline in the UK (0808 8020 133). Read more in our guide to gambling harm.

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Our overall score for Ignition is 3.5 out of 5. It is based on four areas we check for every casino:

We also look at customer support, mobile play and the fairness of terms. Scores are reviewed when casinos change their offers or services.

Withdrawal times are typical ranges after the casino has approved your request, and can vary with verification and your bank. Prepaid vouchers such as Paysafecard usually cannot be used to withdraw, so you will need another method to cash out. Compare methods in our casino payments guide.

Ignition is popular with US players for its poker room and Bitcoin bonuses. Limited payment methods and unclear licensing in our records are drawbacks, and it is not available to UK players.